PNS-Connecticut

Connecticut is joining a lawsuit against the Trump Administration for withholding education funding. The state could lose hundreds of millions of dollars for various programs unless it complies with executive orders to cut DEI programs. pnsne.ws/4jETZWi

A new report finds Connecticut needs to do more to bolster its school mental health workforce. While the state invested millions in addressing workforce issues, it’s not enough to ensure kids are seeing the best mental health outcomes. pnsne.ws/4cWfO0X

A survey finds Connecticut residents are several impacted by the state’s end of earned wage access. People were using this service to pay for everyday essentials, but have changed tactics in light of the state’s regulations. pnsne.ws/42U6tlD

A new report finds Connecticut could lose millions in tax revenue and face workforce shortages from mass deportations. This could impact workforces and industries across the state’s economy. pnsne.ws/3ECP0pw

Connecticut medical experts are advising people about how best to deal with their seasonal allergies. But, this can be challenging when several cities rank as allergy capitals of the U.S. pnsne.ws/4jFNen8

Connecticut seniors are breathing a sigh of relief, proposed Social Security changes are being delayed again. While SSA improved in recent years, budget cuts and layoffs have led to a decline in services, which worries senior advocacy groups. pnsne.ws/433FPqG

Connecticut residents are looking to state and federal lawmakers to defend the state from harmful Trump Administration policies. While the state is being impacted by millions of dollars in public health funding cuts, other vital programs could be next. pnsne.ws/4lp7QBc

A Connecticut General Assembly bill would bolster voter turnout and create universal voting. Aside from legislative challenges like gerrymandering and unfair redistricting, there are other issues to ensure Connecticut can have 100% voter turnout. pnsne.ws/3RE5kJM

Community groups in Bridgeport, Connecticut, are advocating for a tenant’s bill of rights to alleviate the housing issues in the city like high prices and a lack of affordable rentals. pnsne.ws/43tCMtz

A Connecticut bill would help disconnected youth who are considering or have dropped out of high school. Given this population has reached 119,000, a coalition of groups is championing bills bolstering programs to help them get on a solid career path. pnsne.ws/43uE7An

A Connecticut bill would raise the minimum wage of arrest to 14 by 2028. This is being done to provide kids more alternatives to incarceration as well as address the root causes of crime in the state. pnsne.ws/3DH9E7P

An executive order from President Donald Trump could defund Connecticut library programs. He's calling for cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which oversees funding for state libraries. pnsne.ws/4ck33gq

A Connecticut bill designed to lower energy costs won’t really do that. Senate Bill 647 calls for increasing energy supply by ending the Public Benefits Charge which funds climate programs all people and municipalities benefit from. pnsne.ws/4jfNHM1

A lawsuit aims to help Connecticut federal workers who’ve been fired by the Trump administration. But, federal union leaders feel the judgment doesn’t have any teeth since it allows the mass firings to continue. pnsne.ws/4jifhbH

Connecticut families are seeing impacts from the Congressional budget cuts. It calls for trillions of dollars in cuts, coming from social safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP. But, this comes as the state deals with a need for assistance programs. pnsne.ws/42gCqnW

Several Connecticut organizations are working to expand voting rights to all state residents. The Right to Vote Campaign helps advance legislation giving lawful permanent residents voting rights. It comes amid federal challenges to immigrant’s rights. pnsne.ws/4i0DWRy

An @AARPCT report finds many people in the state support a family caregiver tax credit. This would help a plurality of people dealing with large expenses and responsibilities from caring for a family member, working, and more. pnsne.ws/3F1aMTS

Connecticut union organizers are working to get pension plans for paraeducators. The General Assembly has been stalling on this bill for 3 years, but it’s needed now more than ever as prices climb across the state. pnsne.ws/4bnCB4X

Some critics feel Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont’s biennial budget proposal keeps underfunding education. While there are some increases for special education and other programs, advocates feel more must be done to retain educators. pnsne.ws/3XoOf9P

Connecticut ranks high for degree attainment, according to a new report. But, this isn’t available for all since the Lumina Foundation report finds minorities don’t get the same opportunities due to several factors. pnsne.ws/3QBLb6F